Monday, November 11, 2013

Still going strong

It has been a loooooooong time since I added to this blog but I have still been referring people to it for inspiration.  When people ask if what I have done works I show them my before and after photos from way back.  I am shocked every time.  I cannot believe what I used to suffer with!  It also puts things in perspective when I get a few minor zits now.  I can't complain about a few hormone-induced jawline pimples when I used to have pain that kept me from smiling.  I'll post some new pictures.  I'm trying a new moisturizer and the jury is still out on it.  I feel like it might be too heavy.  My biggest issue now is general redness and the fact that I have always been a picker.  Yes, I confess that I am incapable of leaving any bump alone.  If anyone knows a cure for that (since will power clearly isn't working) I'm all ears!

I do want to note that though milk was the trigger for me, it may not be for everyone with severe acne.  I have a friend who gave up dairy to no avail and is trying some other things to find her trigger.  Hormones can, of course, be a big one.  I've said it a billion times and I'll say it a billion more--try an oil supplement with evening primrose oil!  Great for your hormones and your skin! It's just for women, though.

I have also discovered the joys of homemade bath products!  I started out making my own bath fizzies after discovering how fantabulous but crazy expensive they are.  I make them with cocoa butter, which means I have no need to us lotion post-bathtime.  My boys love them, too, but have been asking about a variety that makes bubble bath.  I recently found a recipe for "bubble bars" and have ingredients on order to give it a try.  If you are interested in these products, you can do a google search for bath bombs or bubble bars and find some great recipes and DIY videos.  They are pretty quick and easy and you can save a bundle over buying them.  They are also great for gifts!  I even made Lego-shaped fizzies as favors for my son's birthday party and they were a huge hit.  I found a great website for supplies, too.  http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/


Overall, my skin and I are on much better terms these days.  I still have to squash the urge to try all the latest products and stick with what works but it's a small sacrifice to make for clearer skin.